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Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study conducted at the Clinical Hospital of
Porto Alegre between November / 15 and August / 16. This study was approved by the Ethics
Committee of the Institution. Participated children requiring venipuncture randomized in the
intervention group who received the ketamine IN 4 mg/kg and placebo saline group. The groups
were compared: Puncture time, ease the nurse to perform the procedure, adverse events,
changes in vital signs and perception of the companion.

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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions

An abnormal passage communicating between any component of the respiratory tract or between any part of the respiratory system and surrounding organs.

Respiratory Dead Space

That part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT or the air within the respiratory tract that does not exchange OXYGEN and CARBON DIOXIDE with pulmonary capillary blood.

Ketamine

A cyclohexanone derivative used for induction of anesthesia. Its mechanism of action is not well understood, but ketamine can block NMDA receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE) and may interact with sigma receptors.

Granuloma, Respiratory Tract

Granulomatous disorders affecting one or more sites in the respiratory tract.

Rhinoscleroma

A granulomatous disease caused by KLEBSIELLA RHINOSCLEROMATIS infection. Despite its name, this disease is not limited to the nose and NASOPHARYNX but may affect any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT, sometimes with extension to the lip and the skin.

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